Technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM): pathway analysis and radiological impact.
The main pathways by which technologically enhanced radioactive materials can impact on human health have been examined. Analytical methods are presented for calculation of the radiation doses for the dominant pathways for external and internal exposure. The application of computer modelling to the assessment of the radiological impact of NORM is also discussed.
O'Brien
R S
RS
Radiation Health Section, Australian Radiation Laboratory, Yallambie, Vic., Australia.
Cooper
M B
MB
D001417:Background Radiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D008432:Mathematical Computing; D008954:Models, Biological; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D011868:Radioisotopes